Question

Choose one of the following topics for your narrative essay.

In the short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," the reader is never told what the exact insult was that caused Montresor to seek revenge against Fortunato. Write to tell what happened before the story begins in "The Cask of Amontillado."

or

In the short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," the reader is never told what becomes of Montresor after he completes his plot against Fortunato. Write to tell what happened after the story ends in "The Cask of Amontillado."
You will only submit Part One of your Narrative Organizer, though you will be completely writing a narrative essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words in subsequent lessons.

Answer 1

Going with the first proposed topic some ideas for what the insult could have been: a humorous joke taken too far, serious betrayal such as cheating, he lost in a drinking competition, or he insulted his proposed costume before the carnival.